Supporting the mental wellbeing of aged care workers: A systematic review of factors and interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aged care sector faces significant challenges due to rising demand from aging populations and chronic diseases, in addition to workforce shortages, contributing to staff stress, burnout, and poor mental wellbeing. In this review, we synthesized quantitative studies on factors and interventions to improve the mental wellbeing of the aged care workforce across indicators and system levels.

Methods

Five academic databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, PsycInfo, and CINAHL) were searched from January 2014 to May 2024, using keywords related to aged care, care workers, and mental wellbeing. Quantitative studies examining factors or outcomes of interventions related to staff wellbeing were included. Identified factors were classified as micro-, meso-, and macro-level us

SUBMITTER: Ellis LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277774 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature